WGU D116 OA Practice questions and
answers rated A+ 2026
Furosemide - correct answer ✔A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and hypertension, often
causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - correct answer ✔A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for
monitoring patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil - correct answer ✔An antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
Omeprazole - correct answer ✔A medication that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting
proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - correct answer ✔A class of medications that can cause a dry cough and angioedema
as side effects.
Levothyroxine - correct answer ✔A thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an empty
stomach in the morning.
Glucagon - correct answer ✔A hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose levels.
SSRIs - correct answer ✔A class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side effect.
Metformin - correct answer ✔A medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment due to
the risk of lactic acidosis.
, Short-acting beta-2 agonist - correct answer ✔A class of drugs, including albuterol, used for quick
relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers - correct answer ✔Medications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due to
potential bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin - correct answer ✔A cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low potassium levels.
NSAIDs - correct answer ✔Medications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk - correct answer ✔A warning that these antidepressants may increase the risk of
suicide in young adults.
Isotretinoin - correct answer ✔A medication that is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its
teratogenic effects.
Long-acting insulin - correct answer ✔Insulin that does not peak at 4 hours, providing a steady release
of insulin.
Methotrexate - correct answer ✔A drug that suppresses the immune system and is used in various
autoimmune diseases.
Loratadine - correct answer ✔An antihistamine that causes less drowsiness compared to
diphenhydramine.
Tetracyclines - correct answer ✔Antibiotics that should be avoided in children under 8 due to the risk
of tooth discoloration.
NPH insulin - correct answer ✔An intermediate-acting insulin that appears cloudy.
answers rated A+ 2026
Furosemide - correct answer ✔A loop diuretic commonly used to treat edema and hypertension, often
causing low potassium levels as a side effect.
INR - correct answer ✔A lab test that measures the time it takes for blood to clot, crucial for
monitoring patients on warfarin.
Flumazenil - correct answer ✔An antidote used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose.
Omeprazole - correct answer ✔A medication that reduces stomach acid production by inhibiting
proton pumps.
ACE inhibitors - correct answer ✔A class of medications that can cause a dry cough and angioedema
as side effects.
Levothyroxine - correct answer ✔A thyroid hormone replacement that should be taken on an empty
stomach in the morning.
Glucagon - correct answer ✔A hormone used to treat hypoglycemia by raising blood glucose levels.
SSRIs - correct answer ✔A class of antidepressants that can cause insomnia as a common side effect.
Metformin - correct answer ✔A medication contraindicated in patients with renal impairment due to
the risk of lactic acidosis.
, Short-acting beta-2 agonist - correct answer ✔A class of drugs, including albuterol, used for quick
relief of asthma symptoms.
Beta blockers - correct answer ✔Medications that are contraindicated in asthma patients due to
potential bronchoconstriction.
Digoxin - correct answer ✔A cardiac glycoside where toxicity risk increases with low potassium levels.
NSAIDs - correct answer ✔Medications that are not safe for use in patients with peptic ulcer disease.
SSRIs and suicide risk - correct answer ✔A warning that these antidepressants may increase the risk of
suicide in young adults.
Isotretinoin - correct answer ✔A medication that is contraindicated during pregnancy due to its
teratogenic effects.
Long-acting insulin - correct answer ✔Insulin that does not peak at 4 hours, providing a steady release
of insulin.
Methotrexate - correct answer ✔A drug that suppresses the immune system and is used in various
autoimmune diseases.
Loratadine - correct answer ✔An antihistamine that causes less drowsiness compared to
diphenhydramine.
Tetracyclines - correct answer ✔Antibiotics that should be avoided in children under 8 due to the risk
of tooth discoloration.
NPH insulin - correct answer ✔An intermediate-acting insulin that appears cloudy.
